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Hello, March!  March is the month of the Oscars, Spring Break, Day Light Savings Time, Saint Patrick’s Day, Easter and the first day of Spring is even on March 20th.  March is a time of awakening and rebirth, and there is always that feeling of lightheartedness as the flowers begin to bloom and the tree […]

March is here. Spring is approaching, and our clocks will spring forward in the next few days. My mood feels like March – a mix of anticipation and renewal. How I Forged Resilience Through Winter’s Trials The trials of my winter have empowered and invigorated me. While I won’t miss the sleeplessness and hospital stays

Big News! I am releasing a brand new e-book in March. The subject matter is Estranged Adult Children. Healing from estrangement is possible. My new e-book takes a good mother from shock to acceptance and shows her how to pick up the pieces of her life and thrive.    While writing this e-book, I reflected on

Today’s post was written by artistic and intrepid couple, Esther Siegel and Spencer Brewer. They have discovered a unique secret to keeping the retirement blues away … Assemblage art!  Enjoy, darling. The joy and freedom of one’s retirement years can often come at the cost of a reduced sense of purpose and meaning causing the

Black cowboy boots, well, every color cowboy boots, darling, are more than just a footwear trend – they’re a timeless statement piece, a symbol of empowerment and effortless cool. Forget the dusty stereotypes of saloons and rodeos; these boots are strutting down city streets, gracing music festivals, and adding a touch of Western sass to

Dear readers, I am frequently asked this question: “What do I do when my adult child will not speak to me?” Adult child estrangement is affecting millions of mothers worldwide. Good mothers like you and I. Mothers who love their adult children fiercely, who don’t know what they have done wrong, and would move mountains

Today’s post was written by insightful Ann Richardson, who is a frequent and popular contributor to international sites, as well as the author of the book, The Granny Who Stands on Her Head: Reflections of growing older. Enjoy, darlings! I am personally of the view that when we pop out of the womb, we already

What is Love? Valentine’s Day, which just passed, is the one day of the year dedicated to love. But I think every day in some small way should be dedicated to love. I can honestly tell you that I say or think about love several times a day. I realize that people come packaged with

Let’s talk about blue nail polish, darling. You know, the one that seems to be gracing fingertips everywhere lately, from fashion week runways to your favorite niece’s Instagram feed. But here’s the thing: just because something is trendy doesn’t mean it’s off-limits to us as we gracefully navigate our older years. In fact, embracing trends

Today, the great fashionista, Andrea Pflaumer talks about how to shop for timeless statement accessories, especially handbags and watches. Enjoy, darlings!  *Affiliate Disclosure It’s pretty much universally understood that the right statement accessories make the outfit. You can wear a pair of Target jeans, a simple tee, and Keds sneakers, but add a gorgeous bag,